Name: M31Alternative name: Andromeda galaxyConstellation: AndromedaRA: 00h 42m 44sDec: +41d 16m 09sDistance: 3 million light yearsObject type: GalaxySize: 190 arcminutesApparent magnitude: 4Notes: M31 is a prominant spiral galaxy. It is near
enough and bright enough that it can be seen through a pair of binoculars
from somewhere reasonably dark, it's an ideal object to look for from your
back garden on a clear night.